Half term fun for children and families in Bracknell, Reading and Wokingham

Reading Post features editor Caroline Cook shares her pick of the best fun family events

The Children's Fun Day takes place at Woodley Precinct on Bank Holiday Monday

Half term is on the horizon and there’s plenty to keep the kids busy.

Reading Post features editor Caroline Cook shares her pick of the best fun family events

Berkshire County Fayre

The Berkshire County Fayre returns to New Park at the Englefield Estate in Theale on Sunday, May 25, with plenty on offer to entertain the family.

Ferrets will be zipping up and down a course in the ferret racing arena while dogs will be leaping over fences in the flyball challenge.

There will also be birds of prey swooping over the park and cuddly farm animals from Farm 2 Ewe.

Entry is £6.50 adults, £3 children and concessions, under fives free. Dogs on leads are welcome. For more information contact berkscountryfayre@gmail.com.

Children’s Fun Day in Woodley

Children can enjoy a free fun day in Woodley town centre on Bank Holiday Monday.

The annual fun day sees magic shows, farm animals, face painting and more on offer in the town from 11am to 3pm.

For more information visit www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk.

Get active with the National Trust

The National Trust is encourage children in Reading to get active this half term with their list of 50 things to do before you’re 11 and 3/4.

The Trust has put together a chart letting families know which activities they can complete at local properties including Basildon Park in Lower Basildon and Cliveden House in Taplow.

At Basildon Park children can climb trees, build dens, fly kites, make mud pies and create some wild art.

For more information and to see other ideas on the 50 things list visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/southeast.

Foodie and craft fun at the Museum of English Rural Life

The Museum of English Rural Life in Redlands Road is holding a food trail from May 24, to June 1, to get people excited for its food themed village fete on Saturday, May 31. The trail is £2 to join and is suitable for all ages.

The museum is also holding a Palmer’s painted glass workshop on Tuesday, May 27, from 2pm-4pm, where families can decorate their own piece of glass. Entry is £3, the workshop is suitable for ages 5+ and booking is essential.

On Wednesday, May 28, families visiting MERL can learn how to create a bee-friendly garden and plant their own pot to takeaway at the Bee Pots sessions from 1.30pm-4pm. Entry is £2 and the session is suitable for ages 3+. To book any MERL events call (0118) 378 5632

Crafts and Stories at Reading Libraries

Libraries across Reading will be getting a bit nosier this half term as they host some fantastic children’s workshops. On Thursday, May 29, children can make bracelets at Southcote library from 10.30am-11.30am or listen to the tale of the Gruffalo at a story time and activity session at Whitley Library from 2.15pm-2.45pm.

On Friday, May 30, there will be a Beautiful Bugs craft session at Reading Central Library from 10.30am-11.30pm and on Saturday children can learn how to make wonderful paper birds at Palmer Park Library from 10am-11am.

For a full programme of events visit www.reading.gov.uk/libraries.

Historical activities at Reading Museum

Step back in time at Reading Museum during half term by joining a Second World War schoolroom experience.

Children aged 5+ will be able to find out what school was like 70 years ago during the experience on Tuesday, May 27. Sessions run from 11.30am, 1.15pm and 2.30pm and entry is £1. People can just drop in but please note there are a maximum of 35 places per session.

On the same day the Museum is also hosting a Soldiers and Spitfires craft session for children aged 5+. Visitors can take inspiration from the Reading at War exhibition and make their own bravery medal and model aeroplane to take home.

One hour sessions run at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm and 2.15pm. Entry is £3.

For more information call (0118) 937 3400.

Family fun weekend at Dinton Pastures

Clamber up walls and set sail on the lake at the Dinton Pastures Family fun weekend.

The Hurst country park is inviting families to try out various activities from 10am-4pm including canoeing, rock-climbing and bushcraft.

There will also be a barbecue by the lake for energetic youngsters to refuel.